A Note from Liv

“I first came to South Africa 19 years ago and never stopped returning. Today, I help craft first-time journeys to South Africa that awaken connection, clarity, and inspiration.”

Nineteen years ago, I stepped off a plane in South Africa and felt instantly at home, as if I was remembering something ancient and familiar.

On my very first safari in Kruger National Park, I felt true joy and presence for the first time. The African bush became my sanctuary. My happy place. And it still is today.

Life brought its share of endings and new beginnings. Along the way, I immersed myself in conservation, personal development, and guiding; qualifying as a Transformational Life Coach, Reiki practitioner, Personal Trainer, and even delivering a TEDx Talk with just four days’ notice. A week later, I returned to Southern Africa for six months, training as a FGASA Field Guide and deepening my connection to this extraordinary land.

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South Africa has witnessed every chapter of my becoming; from seeker to guide, from wandering to rooted.

It’s where I met my husband, built lifelong friendships, and found the clarity that still shapes who I am today.

Through LIVLIFEBIGGER EXPERIENCES, I help first-time visitors create journeys that go beyond the surface.

Journeys that inspire, reconnect, and celebrate life. Because South Africa isn’t just a place to see, it’s a place to feel, to remember, and to return to yourself.

Education & Training


• FGASA Apprentice Trails Guide (current)

• FGASA Field / Safari Guide (NQF2)

• WSET Levels 1, 2, 3 in Wine

• Usui Shiki Ryoho Level 2 Reiki Practitioner

• Animas Diploma in Transformational Coaching

• Landmark Leadership Program

• YMCAfit Level 3 Personal Trainer

• BA (Hons) International Marketing with ERASMUS semester in Madrid

Career Background


• 13 years in Market Research & Consulting

• 4+ years as a Transformational Life & Leadership Coach

• 3 years as an Orangetheory Fitness Coach

Accreditations & Certifications

My South Africa Timeline


First visit to South Africa (Johannesburg, Durban, Pilansburg, Cape Town)

2006

2007

First safari in Kruger National Park

2014

First conservation volunteering project in Eastern Cape

2019

Moved to Cape Town; Qualified as FGASA Field Guide

2021

Signed off as an Apprentice Trails Guide

2024

Completed WSET Level 3 in Wine

Married in Cape Town after 2 months planning long distance; Launched LIVLIFEBIGGER EXPERIENCES

2025

A Few of My Favourite Things


Places

Kruger National Park
Jeffreys Bay
Hemel-en-Aarde
Cape Town

Books

The Last Rhinos
Elephant Song
Untamed
The Alchemist

Wines

Rijks Reserve Pinotage
Rickety Bridge Paulina’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Blaauwklippen Chardonnay
Vin de Constance

Snapshots of the Wild and the Beautiful

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